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Head First Algebra
Tracey Pilone, M.Ed & Dan Pilone
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596514860, $29.99 www.oreilly.com
Any struggling through a college algebra class needs HEAD FIRST ALGEBRA, which takes
advantage of the latest brain research to design a user-friendly guide packed with real-world
applications. From stories to diagrams and easy charts, this is actually an engaging method of
learning, not a challenge. High school to college-level libraries will find it a top pick.
Gypsy Horses and the Travelers' Way
John Stephen Hockensmith
Fine Art Editions
146 East Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
1599755971, $49.95 www.FineArtEditions.net
Photographer/artist/author John Hockensmith provides a gorgeous blend of images and
descriptions of his journeys to Appleby Fair with the British Romani, offering plenty of social
and cultural insights into Gypsy horses, donkeys, people and personalities. The Gypsies
welcomed Hockensmith and his camera into their lives despite their penchant for protecting their
lifestyle from others. That fact alone makes GYPSY HORSES AND THE TRAVELERS' WAY
outstanding for any general lending library: a visual treat and a unique cultural contribution,
highly recommended!
The Audiobook Shelf
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887 , Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
Emily Durante's fine audiobook narration to Lisa Kleypas' SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER
(1597378712, $36.99) provides a compelling and vivid rendition of a story of one Ella, who
appears on Jack's doorstep with baby in arms and a troubled past. Ella's demand that Jack take
responsibility for the first time in his life brings new challenges - and romance - to both in this
gripping story, perfect for audio libraries strong in romance. Eva Selhub, MD's THE LOVE
RESPONSE (1423377869, $29.99) is narrated by the author and provides a life-healing program
telling of a series of biochemical reactions that lower blood pressure and stimulate physical
healing. From verbal command exercises to visualization, this provides a formula for success.
Mary Balogh's THEN COMES SEDUCTION (1423388941, $28.99) receives a fine narration by
actress Anne Flosnik as it tells of the passionate Huxtable family and its high-charged society
show. One Jasper Finley decides to seduce the virtuous Katherine Huxtable within a fortnight -
and gets more than he bargained for in the process. Romance and seduction come to life in a
vivid story. John Lescroart's A CERTAIN JUSTICE (1423357175, $38.99) receives a powerful
narration by David Colacci as it follows up to his 13TH JUROR. Set in San Francisco during a
riot, it tells of one young man on the run, charged by the media with a crime he didn't commit.
One cop knows Kevin is innocent of racial murder - others have different motivations for seeing
injustice done. A powerful story becomes even finer in audio. J.D. Robb's PROMISES IN
DEATH (1423365127, $38.99) is narrated by Susan Ericksen and tells of Amaryllis, a cop
murdered steps away from her apartment with her own weapon, and investigator Eve who is
determined to uncover the truth against all odds. A dangerous connection between the case and
other lives evolves in a wonderfully suspenseful story. T. Jefferson Parker's THE RENEGADES
(1423345851, $34.99) is read by David Colacci and tells of Deputy Sheriff Charlie Hood, who
patrols stretches of the new American West - in his cruiser. The new outlaws carry different
weapons and the West is still wild in this tense thriller, spiced by veteran David Colacci's smooth
voice. Eric Jerome Dickey's DYING FOR REVENGE (1423367065, $34.99) receives Dion
Graham and Susan Ericksen's powerfully combined voices as it tells of one Gideon, who is active
in the world of hired assassins - and who finds himself the target of a seasoned killer. When he
proves an impossible target the killers turn to those close to him in this fine thriller.
Never Give Up!
Joyce Meyer
Hachette
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781600244131, $29.98 www.hachetteaudio.com
Joyce Meyer is an expert at overcoming obstacles: she survived an abusive childhood and limited
opportunities to become one of the most popular speakers in the world. NEVER GIVE UP is thus
a top pick for any audio library strong in inspirational titles: it offers examples of people who
have pursued their goals relentlessly, packing in a wealth of inspiration.
Penguin Audio
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
LUKE'S STORY (9780143144144, $34.95) joins others in Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins's
THE JESUS CHRONICLES and receives a vivid narration by Broadway actor Robertson Dean
in a survey of Luke, who never met Jesus or saw him perform miracles, but whose belief was
built on faith. His rise from Greek slave to university-educated physician makes for a powerful
account of how Luke's gospel was written: perfect for spirituality collections. Stephen King's
ROSE MADDER (9780143143949, $49.95) receives Blair Brown's excellent performance
background and tells of Rosie, roused by a drop of blood on the bed sheet, who takes flight from
her world and flees her husband - a brutal but respected cop who's good at finding people. Her
journey to a new life leads her to create a new persona entirely in this riveting saga, perfect for
lending libraries.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Deader Still
Anton Strout
Ace Books
c/o The Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9780441016914, $7.99 www.penguin.com
Part Ghostbusters and part Men in Black is this fine story blending a crime saga with fantasy.
Simon has never imagined himself in a traditional job - but when he works for Manhattan's
Department of Extraordinary Affairs he finds his life changed and challenged in more ways than
one. Vampires and psychometry skills come into plan in Simon's survey of a crime spree that
really sucks, perfect for collections catering to fantasy and mystery readers alike.
Belisarius II: Storm at Noontide
Eric Flint and David Drake
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1416591486, $23.00 www.baen.com
Count Belisarius is the greatest general of all ages who must outwit the evil empire in battle lest
evil rule humanity forever. FORTUNE'S STROKE told of a supercomputer from the future
forging dangerous weapons on human soil: here Belisarius faces new allies and battles in a
collection which pairs both Belisarius novels under one cover for a uniform presentation perfect
for science fiction libraries strong in military presentations.
Corambis
Sarah Monette
Ace Books
c/o The Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9780441015962, $24.95 www.penguin.com
Exiled from the Melusine for heresy, Calabine wizard Felix and his half-brother journey to the
land of Corambis to face a wizard tribunal's judgements. Corambis is riddled with unrest,
however - and Felix and Mildmay find themselves embroiled into a mystery thwarting even the
must powerful of mages. Can their powers ultimately turn the course of events? A fine fantasy
steeped in magic, perfect for fantasy collections.
The Computer Shelf
Sexy Web Design
Elliot Jay Stocks
Sitepoint
48 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC Australia 3066
9780980455236, $39.95 www.sitepoint.com
Great web designers often hoard secrets, but this easy guide offers keys to understanding these
methods of creating break-taking web interfaces. From master interface design principles to
creating functional websites, it's packed with large color screen shot examples and illustrations
on every page and is an eye-catching, outstanding 'must' for any serious computer library catering
to web designers at all levels.
Growing Software
Louis Testa
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro St #250, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781593271831, $39.95 www.nostarch.com
Collections catering to software engineers will find this a fine practical guide for managing
technology at a small company, showing how to run a software company short- and long-term.
Hands-on advice teaches how to build and lead a team, sell products, and work with customers at
all levels of importance.
Survival Guide for Lotus Notes and Domino Administrators
Mark Elliott
IBM Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0137153317, $49.99 www.ibmpressbooks.com
Database administrators and management personnel will find this the only title to focus on the
specific technical, desk-side and infrastructure issues that support administrators running Lotus
Notes in production. From client setup to technical support issues, Survival Guide for Lotus
Notes and Domino Administrators offers quick, accessible coverage from reviews of key
software changes to upgrades and changed client settings. A 'must' for both computer and
business libraries catering to software administrators using Lotus Notes.
Seam Framework
Michael Juntao Yuan, Jacob Orshalick, Thomas Heute
Prentice Hall/PTR
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.pearsoned.com
0137129394, $44.99 www.informit.com/ph
The second updated edition of SEAM FRAMEWORK: EXPERIENCE THE EVOLUTION OF
JAVA EE has been fully updated to cover enhancements to version 2.x and offers a core study
guide to all the applications and functions of Seam. Java programming libraries will find this a
'must' acquisition: it covers all the advanced functions with discussions that offer keys to
understanding how to take maximum advantage of Seam's impressive powers.
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
www.oreilly.com
Martin Kalin's Java Web Services Up And Running (9780596521127, $34.99) example-driven
book offers an introduction to Java's APIs for XMP Web Services and RESTful Web Services
alike, and is a pick for any collection appealing to Java programmers. From working code
examples and clear directions for deploying and creating an application to writing web services
from scratch and handling authentication, Java Web Services Up And Running is a pick for any
student of Java programming. Federico Biancuzzi and Shane Warden's MASTERMINDS OF
PROGRAMMING (9780596515171, $39.99) provides a series of discussions with some of the
creators of major programming languages, featuring exclusive interviews with the creators of
several historic programming languages. From ideas that led to specific design decisions to goals
of the early pioneers of software, this is an outstanding recommendation for any computer
collection.
Event-Driven Architecture
High Taylor, et.al.
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.awprofessional.com
0321322118, $44.99 www.informit.com/aw
Computer libraries catering to programmers will find much of interest in Event-Driven
Architecture: How SOA Enables the Real-Time Enterprise. It covers all aspects of SOA
operations, from defining terminology and showing how EDA can apply to common business
programs to IT challenges in its implementation and how the EDA approach can help a range of
issues. Any studying EDA needs this primer.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Potter Craft
c/o Crown Publishing Group
6 Trowbridge Dr., Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
www.pottercraft.com
Kathy Cano-Murillo's CRAFTY CHICA'S GUIDE TO ARTFUL SEWING: FABU-LOW-SEW
PROJECTS FOR THE EVERYDAY CRAFTER (9780307406668, $21.95) covers crafts for
both sewers and those new to sewing. From purses made of T-shirts and place mats to original
clothing styles and designs for photo albums, pillows and more, CRAFTY CHICA'S GUIDE TO
ARTFUL SEWING is a winning collection of projects that require no prior knowledge to prove
successful. Any crafts or needlework library will find it a user-friendly, artful guide. Sally
Melville and Caddy Melville Ledbetter's MOTHER-DAUGHTER KNITS: 30 DESIGNS TO
FLATTER & FIT (9780307408723, $29.95) tells how knitters can tailor unflattering sweaters
and tops to different sizes and shapes, showing how to customize knitting patterns to fit a wide
variety of body types perfectly. A mother-daughter team share knowledge and show how to both
pick the right patterns for a body type and modify a pattern to suit, slim, or highlight. A key
acquisition for any needlework library. SOCKS FROM THE TOE UP: ESSENTIAL
TECHNIQUES AND PATTERNS FROM WENDY KNITS (9780307449443, $22.95) by
Wendy D. Johnson provides a new approach to sock knitting, knitting from the toe to save yarn
and ensure a perfect fit. Begun in a blog that spread its knowledge rapidly in the online knitting
community, now off-liners and others can benefit from a color photo-packed guide to the
technique and many pattern options.
Interweave Press
201 E. 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537-5655
www.interweavebooks.com
Inspired by the seasonal festivals and traditions of Japan, Marianne Isager's Japanese Inspired
Knits (9781596681149, $22.95) blends Scandinavian knitting with a Japanese influence to
provide designs based on Japanese ideals of quality. Some 12 sweaters are seasonally inspired
and offer an outstanding selection perfect for any needlework library seeking original and
unusual ideas. Susan Wasinger's FABRICATE: 17 INNOVATIVE SEWING PROJECTS THAT
MAKE FABRIC THE STAR (9781596680944, $22.95) blends haute couture and modern fiber
art to offer unusual ideas for embellishments ranging from skirts and pillows to wraps and bags.
Deborah Chandler's LEARNING TO WEAVE (9781596681392, $24.95) appears in a revised
edition to cover all the basics of weaving. It offers a four-shaft weaving course for learning to
weave either with teachers or on one's own, covering everything from basic weaving techniques
to design options, project plans, and more. A fine choice for all levels of weaving learner. All
levels of needleworker will find plenty of easy inspiration in these creative techniques perfect for
both specific crafting libraries and general-interest collections.
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
www.martingale-pub.com
Many quilter's guides use templates and patterns to provide ideas: Jo Parrott's Favorite
Traditional Quilts Made Easy (9781564778437, $18.95) uses strips, rectangles, squares and
folded-corner techniques to help turn advanced block designs into simple cutting and sewing
blocks. It's packed with strong ideas for turning traditional quilts into easier modern works of art
and will make for a fine addition to any lending library. Joanna Figueroa's FIG TREE QUILTS:
FRESH VINTAGE SEWING (9781564778949, $28.99) tells how to dress up a home with five
quilts and home projects ranging from pin cushions to aprons and pillows. Fig Tree Quilts offers
a blend of vintage look and contemporary ease of construction, and will be a popular lend at any
quilting collection. Kay Mackenzie's EASY APPLIQUE BLOCKS: 50 DESIGNS IN 5 SIZES
(9781564778857, $21.99) packs in a block book for applique lovers and includes a bonus CD
with all the blocks in five different sizes. Each design is featured in a line drawing and stitched in
fabric and comes with basic instructions for hand-stitched and fusible applique, making it a fine
survey for any needlework collection.
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.ctpub.com
Use precut fabric strips and 11 easy weaving techniques to create lovely and unusual quilts with
the aid of Anna Faustino's Simply Stunning Woven Quilts (9781571204523, $26.95), which tells
how to cut, weave, fuse and quilt. Full-sized patterns for circle weaving accompany three
step-by-step weaving lessons and 8 advanced techniques for blending weaving and fabrics.
Needlework collections will find it a satisfyingly different approach. Ricky Tims' FEATHERS &
URNS: RHAPSODY QUILTS (9781571204585, $19.95) offers a companion volume to
RHAPSODY QUILTS and offers complete patterns for the new Rhapsody quilt Viva Violetta
plus 9 bonus pattern ideas. Full-sized freezer paper patterns blend with tips on making a new,
full-size Rhapsody Quilt pattern in this excellent design companion perfect for owners of Tims'
previous exploration. Margaret J. Miller's STUNNING ANGLEPLAY QUILTS
(9781571204455, $20.95) tells how to turn long triangles into vibrant quilts. Some 42 blocks
have cutting charts, piecing instructions, and full-size template patterns to produce some 6 quilts.
Mix and match the blocks into other quilt styles with this stunning guide, recommended for any
quilter's collection. WILLIAM MORRIS IN APPLIQUE by Michele Hill (9781571207944,
$29.95) provides 6 stunning projects and over 40 individual designs for Morris' trademark
magical applique. From piecing and quilting options to oversized pull-out patterns, this is a pick
for any home quilter already familiar with Morris' applique innovations.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Belarusian Cookbook
Alexander Bely
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison, New York NY 10016
0781812097, $24.95 www.hippocrenebooks.com
The first comprehensive Belarusian cookbook offers home-style fare from Russia and Ukraine,
pairing nearly two hundred recipes with a guide to Belarusian style and culinary history. From
Buckwheat Pilaf with lamb and tomato to a raisin and walnut Chicken Ragout, this is packed
with interesting, unusual dishes.
New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups
Kit Wohl
Pelican Publishing
1000 Burmaster St, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781589806306, $15.95 www.pelicanpub.com
Plenty of New Orleans cookbooks include a classic gumbo dish or two, but now there's an
exclusive focus on variations of gumbos and soups in New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups.
Some fifty recipes accompanied by photos offer many variations from New Orleans chefs and
restaurants, from a Smoked Wood Duck and Andouille Gumbo to Chicken and Oyster File
Gumbo with Bacon. An outstanding collection of gumbo varieties!
Growing Chinese Vegetables in Your Own Backyard
Geri Harrington
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603421409, $16.95 www.storey.com
Chinese greens, herbs, and other edible plants will delight gardeners seeking new challenges and
cooks who want different options from a backyard garden - but there's relatively few books
available on the specifics of growing Chinese vegetables in a backyard. Some 40 vegetables and
herbs are covered in a survey of varieties, growing and harvest options, and more. Gardeners who
cultivate culinary interests will be particularly excited by the options in Growing Chinese
Vegetables in Your Own Backyard.
Cooking for Two 2009
America's Test Kitchen
17 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445
1933615435, $35.00 www.americastestkitchen.com
Recipes traditionally made for families are cut down to more manageable size in Cooking for
Two 2009, a collection showing how to scale down recipes. Nearly two hundred foolproof dishes
have been designed for just two servings, and tested thoroughly. From special occasion meals to
everyday main dishes and side dishes, this is packed with winners.
Cooking Know-How
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Wiley
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470180808, $34.95 www.wiley.com
Hundreds of easy techniques, step-by-step photos and ideas for over 500 meals are provided in a
basic, step-by-step manual packed with over 60 master recipes and 300 photos of culinary detail.
It's a technique guide created and empowered by recipes that are quick and easy to reproduce,
making for a powerful guide any general lending library will appreciate.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Speaking of Dying
Louis Heyse-Moore
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
400 Market Street #400, Philadelphia PA 19106
9781843106784 $34.95 www.jkp.com
The author's years of experience as a palliative medicine specialist allows for an insider's view of
how to work with the dying. From how to break the news of a terminal illness to a patient to
euthanasia questions and working with other healthcare providers and family members,
SPEAKING OF DYING is a recommended pick for any college-level collection strong in
counseling guides.
Getting Past Your Breakup
Susan J. Elliott
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738213286, $14.95 www.dacapopress.com
It's over, it's hurtful, and it's time to move on: but how? GETTING PAST YOUR BREAKUP
tells how, offering rules of 'disengagement', working through grief, breaking old patterns of the
failed relationships, and pairing these steps with inspirational stories from real people. An
effective book any general lending library will find popular.
Healing Through Exercise
Jorg Blech
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738212999, $26.00 www.dacapopress.com
Exercise can act as good medicine, improving not just general health but specific disease
conditions such as heart disease and depression. Backed by solid new science studies, HEALING
THROUGH EXERCISE discusses short- and long-term benefits of exercise activities from
walking to aerobics, surveying how exercise affects overall health. General-interest and health
collections will find this timely and popular.
An Insider's Guide to Better Nursing Home Care
Donna M. Reed
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781591026716, $17.95 www.prometheusbooks.com
Based on the author's ten years of experience working as an LPN in many care facilities, attorney
Donna Reed adds different specific dimensions to assessing quality and effectiveness in nursing
homes. Over seventy tips cover the health and legal requirements on delivery of care, how to
inspect nursing homes, resident and employee rights, and more. Any facing a nursing home
decision - and any general-interest collection - needs this guide.
Yoni Massage
Michaela Riedl
Destiny Books
c/o Inner Traditions
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772740, $16.95 www.destinybooks.com
Yoni massage offers women the opportunity to enhance their sexuality and is actually a long-held
practice. The practices gathered in YONI MASSAGE are designed to help women overcome
barriers to sexuality and involve changing consciousness as well as body patterns: both new age
and health collections will find it intriguing.
Instant Psychopharmacology, 3rd Edn
Ronald J. Diamond
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393705669, $21.95 www.wwnorton.com
Change in psychopharmacology is accelerating requiring updated editions which actually often
represent complete re-vampings of information. This third edition discusses these new
medications how they work, how they differ from older medications, and their pros and cons. It's
been completely revised and is a 'must' for any library catering to non-medical therapists and
clients who wish to understand the latest drug options.
A Handbook of Bioethics Terms
James B. Tubbs Jr.
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect St NW, Washington DC 20007
9781589012592, $14.95 www.press.georgetown.edu
Any library strong in basic bioethics will find attractive this pocket reference, offering a clear and
reliable guide to key terms in bioethics. Students will want it as a supplemental text for courses
with its glossary-style reference of over 400 entries on significant terms, expressions and court
cases in the field. The author's a professor of ethics and provides, here, a valuable reference!
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden MA 02148
www.wiley.com
The 2nd updated edition of Jean-Pierre Lavoie and Kenneth William Hinchcliff's Blackwell's
5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine (9780813814872, $149.99) is a 'must' for horse vets or any
student vet working with horses. It's been fully revised and updated and offers coverage arranged
alphabetically for quick searches. The combined knowledge of nearly 200 authorities on the topic
makes it a key acquisition for any library catering to horse owners, vets, and students of equine
science and health. Another key vet library acquisition not to be missed is the 9th updated edition
of Jim E. Riviere and Mark G. Papich's VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY &
THERAPEUTICS (9780813820613, $199.99): it packs in over 1500 pages of reference material
on the subject, with articles ranging in topic from basics of pharmacology and discussions of how
drugs affect the autonomic nervous system to specific articles on anesthetics, anti-inflammatory
drugs, diseases, and specialty areas of pharmacology. College-level libraries catering to vet
students and practicing vets need this essential manual.
Equine Wound Management, 2nd Edition
Ted S. Stashak and Christine L. Theoret
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden MA 02148
0813812232, $200.00 www.wiley.com
The second updated edition of Equine Wound Management is a fully updated new edition that
has been expanded to include new developments and techniques. New chapters on infection and
healing and management of burn injuries compliment full-color photos throughout and an
organization by body system to more easily cover wound management. A 'must' for any equine
vet's reference library and any collection catering to them.
The Cattle Health Handbook
Heather Smith Thomas
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 02147
9781603420907, $24.95 www.storey.com
Any involved with cattle and many a rural library collection catering to farmers will find THE
CATTLE HEALTH HANDBOOK an essential guide. It provides solutions to common problems
in managing cattle health, discusses everything from common diseases to weather-related health
issues, and packs in tips on handling accidents, injuries, and common problems. Whether it be
for a single cow or an entire herd, this is an excellent survey.
Swimming With Piranhas at Feeding Time
Richard Conniff
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393968931, $25.95 www.wwnorton.com
Award-winning nature writer Richard Conniff takes a journey through nature history, humor, and
observation to consider the lives and habits of all kinds of animals, from African wild dogs and a
theory about them being man-eaters to building how own fifteen-foot-tall web to understand the
lives of spiders. An outstanding survey of animal lives and myths evolves in a fine
recommendation for any general-interest library strong in wildlife adventure stories.
The Art Shelf
Hudson Hills Press
3556 Main St, Manchester VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
Cecile Giorire and Daniel Roger's ROMAN ART FROM THE LOUVRE (9781885444356,
$45.00) is published to accompany a traveling exhibition and holds an extensive collection of
works with different themes and insights not just on Roman art pieces, but on the processes
involved in cleaning and displaying them. Color photos of the works accompany extensive
details perfect for any art library devoted to classical works. BUILDING A MASTERPIECE
(9781555952013, $40.00) by Franz Schulze, et.al. tells of the evolution of the Milwaukee Art
Museum and surveys the re-opening of the museum and its architectural and masterpiece
contents. Color photos of museum holdings offer new photos of the building in a revised edition
featuring new scholarship and conservation efforts. Davira S. Taragin, Patterson Sims and Susan
Jefferies' BIGGER, BETTER, MORE: THE ART OF VIOLA FREY (9781555953058, $50.00)
tells of innovative artist Viola Frey, a ceramicist whose works often reflected anthropological
influences. From aging in human relationships to defining life, her works have reflected a range
of human objectives, desires, and observations and are presented here in full color with striking
commentary perfect for any art library collection.
Compass in Hand
Christian Rattemeyer
MOMA
11 West 53rd St, New York NY 10019-5497
9780870707452, $65.00 www.moma.org
COMPASS IN HAND: SELECTIONS FROM THE JUDITH ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION
CONTEMPORARY DRAWINGS COLLECTION is published to accompany an exhibition of
drawings mounted at the Museum of Modern Art and presents some 300 works of art on paper.
The plates chronicle the history of drawing from the first part of the 21st century to modern
times, offering drawings by self-taught artists and those with radical ideas on what makes a
drawing. A 'must' for any college-level art collection.
Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney
Walt Stanchfield, Edited by Don Hahn
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
www.focalpress.com
Any library strong in animation or drawing history in general or Disney in particular needs
DRAWN TO LIFE. It offers the Walt Stanchfield lectures for the first time in a two-volume
gathering of legendary lectures from the long-time Disney animator. For over twenty years Walt
Stanchfield lead Disney and influenced rising young illustrators: his writings for animation artists
and film pros alike offer valuable insights for any students new to animation and is a 'must' for
both film and art libraries. Volume 1 (9780240810966, $29.95) and V. 2 (9780240811079,
$29.95) each pack in legendary lectures not to be missed by any serious art library.
The Hanna-Barbera Treasury
Jerry Beck
Insight Editions
17 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
1933784288, $45.00 www.insighteditions.com
Avid fans of animation history in general and Hanna-Barbera classics in particular will relish
THE HANNA-BARBERA TREASURY, packed with characters and images from three
generations of animation history. From Huckleberry Hound to Tom and Jerry and Space Ghost,
this packs in a treasure trove of pictures and history and is a top pick for any arts or animation
collection.
The Interior Design Shelf
Advanced Redesign
Barbara Jennings, CRS/CSS
Ahava Press
7501 Slater Ave #C, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
9780961802653 $34.95 www.decorate-redecorate.com
ADVANCED REDESIGN covers everything from understanding the home sales process in the
staging effort to decorating a house for holiday themes, framing art, disposing of waste products,
and more. Home redecorators and designers receive an outstanding selection of specific tips for
not only every room of the house, but exteriors as well, making ADVANCED REDESIGN a
winning acquisition for any professional real estate agent or interior design collection.
Residential Lighting 2nd Edition
Randall Whitehead, IALD
Wiley
111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
9780470284834, $75.00 www.wiley.com
RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BEAUTIFUL AND SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN tells how to use 'light layering' using a range of lighting sources together.
Room-by-room lighting tips and techniques accompany expanded chapters on energy-efficient
lighting offering solutions to common lighting challenges, making for an exceptional guide from
a lighting consultant with over 25 years experience.
Built-Ins
Robert J. Settich
Taunton Press
Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506
9781561588732, $19.95 www.taunton.com
Taunton's 'Build Like a Pro' books are perfect for home-improvement projects and offer an
expert's advice for specific projects - here, for built-in designs for cabinets, shelves and
entertainment centers. From hardware to materials and construction techniques and choices,
BUILT-INS is the perfect guide for any homeowner's library and for libraries catering to
them.
The Education Shelf
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
www.corwinpress.com
Students and faculty and college-level collections will find Maria Piantanida and Noreen B.
Garman's The Qualitative Dissertation, 2nd Edn (9781412942256, $38.95) an important resource
for putting together a qualitative dissertation that includes the process of reflection. From issues
that arise as qualitative research is conducted to rethinking method and data and defending the
dissertation, students and researchers will find this a fine guide to the entire process. Roberta L.
Sejnost's TOOLS FOR TEACHING IN THE BLOCK (9781412957137, $35.95) shows how to
use extended class periods as an alternative to the lecture format to help teachers create lessons
for blocks of time at all grade levels. From using student's prior knowledge to achieve new
direction to helping them with enticements and enlightenment, this is a fine survey. John L.
Badgett and Edwin P. Christmann's DESIGNING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: USING THE COGNITIVE DOMAIN (9781412971888,
$26.95) covers forms of assessment that help teachers measure objectives. From writing
measurable objectives for lesson plans to pairing these with standards and objectives, this is the
only book that offers a step-by-step approach to student assessment at the middle and secondary
grades. Gail Saunders-Smith's THE ULTIMATE GUIDED READING HOW-TO BOOK, 2ND
EDITION (9781412970563, $28.95) shows how to teach students reading skills geared to
different rates of learning. Guided reading allows teachers to work with kids in small groups, and
literacy expert Gail Saunders-Smith explains the latest research results on how kids learn to read.
Donna Walker Tileston and Sandra K. Darling's CLOSING THE POVERTY & CULTURE GAP
(9781412955317, $25.95) provides framework to help teachers build on student assets and
strengths, examining cultural differences in motivational approaches and how educators can
reach students. From resiliency to preparing students for higher objectives, this is packed with
insights. Richard VanDeWeghe's ENGAGED LEARNING (9781412966290, $28.95) provides
an inside look on what happens to students when they become engaged in the learning process.
From changed memory pathways and brain function to ideas for guiding instructions,
ENGAGED LEARNING offers an exciting outline for applications across the education
spectrum. Elizabeth A. Barton's LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR SAFE SCHOOLS, 2ND
EDITION (9781412955683, $31.95) tells how to develop a school safety program and will
appeal to school administrators seeking to develop a safety program. From conflict resolution
basics to peer mediation and program evaluation, chapters cover everything from cultural
differences to changing school environments. George Kapalka's 8 STEPS TO CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT SUCCESS (9781412969444, $31.95) provides teachers of challenging
students with a basic primer on how to manage such students. From giving simple directions to
handling tantrums and preventing disruptions, this guides teachers through helping special
students become contributing learners to the overall classroom environment. Gwen Snyder
Kaltman's HANDS-ON LEARNING! (9781412970952, $23.95) is for teachers of young children
and shows how to engage a child with objects. 1,000 sample activities use very simple materials
from paper to cotton balls and provides a different way of designing themes and activities. Robin
Fogarty's BRAIN-COMPATIBLE CLASSROOMS (9781412938877, $35.95) uses the latest
findings in brain research to tell how to integrate strategies into a classroom environment. From
blending the research with the latest learning ideas to setting a quality learning climate, it's an
excellent pick for teachers at all levels. Josefa Ben-Arieh and Helen J. Miller's EDUCATOR'S
GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(9781412957762, $28.95) uses the latest advancements in evidence-based interventions to
discuss identifying students with ASD in a general classroom and promote independent and
socially appropriate behaviors. From environmental supports to choosing interventions, it offers
plenty of specific approaches and examples. Jody L. Maanum's THE GENERAL EDUCATOR'S
GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION (9781412971379, $35.95) provides instructional
approaches for 13 recognized disability categories under which students are eligible to receive
special education services. An explanation of the entire process makes for a powerful guide to
assuring students are paired with the right educational objectives. Aimee M. Bissonette, JD's
CYBER LAW: MAXIMIZING SAFETY AND MINIMIZING RISK IN CLASSROOMS
(9781412966153) covers the legal issues related to Internet and technology use and provides
teachers and media pros with expert advice and the latest research. Summaries of legal cases
showing potentially liable classroom situations make for eye-opening insights into everything
from bullying situations to the use of non-school electronics in the school. Robin Fogarty's HOW
TO INTEGRATE THE CURRICULA, 3RD EDITION (9781412938891, $28.95) is for students
and teachers alike and tells how to connect ideas, themes and various skills to form a solid
integration. Teachers learn here how to create a brain-compatible, learner-centered classroom
with flexible thinking. Amy Morse's CULTIVATING MATH COACHING PRACTICE: A
GUIDE FOR K-8 MATH EDUCATORS (9781412971065, $35.95) uses a case-based guide to
provide real accounts of coaching practices, dilemmas and insights. The cases come from
practicing math coaches who analyze students' ideas and teachers' beliefs on learning and offer a
host of activities to strengthen a teacher's content knowledge. All are top recommendations for
education collections.
The Business Shelf
The Unofficial Guide to Building Your Business in the Second Life Virtual World
Sue Martin Mahar & Jay Mahar
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019-7420
081441270X, $24.95 www.amacombooks.org
Learn how to market and sell products, services and brand in a unique virtual world that is
Second Life with The Unofficial Guide to Building Your Business in the Second Life Virtual
World. Virtual world marketing is a unique, different approach and Second Life is one of the
hottest new trends in pop culture, offering a virtual 3-D 'world' that exists only on the internet
and sees traffic from tens of millions of users. Examples from other businesses teach how to
tailor Second Life's structure to a marketing pursuit
The Great Digitalization and the Quest to Know Everything
Lucien X. Polastron
Inner Traditions
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772436, $16.95 www.innertraditions.com
The digitalization of books is a blessing for the exchange of knowledge around the world, yet this
new technology has introduced threats to literacy and libraries. The Great Digitalization and the
Quest to Know Everything raises new legal challenges about the quality and verification of
information, discussing virtual libraries and changes threatening knowledge credibility in an
intriguing discussion perfect for all types of collections.
The International Studies Shelf
The Closed Circle
David Pryce-Jones
Ivan R. Dee Publisher
1332 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2694
9781566638265, $18.95 www.ivanrdee.com
Newly back in print is this re-issue of David Pryce-Jones' classic account of Arab societies, a
'must' for any student of modern-day Middle East issues. It considers the motivations driving
Arabs in their interactions with each other and with the West, offering insights into tribal kinship
structures, religious laws, perceptions of honor and more. A fine history, it's a recommended pick
for any library seeking a strong Middle East collection.
The Nautical Shelf
Trailer Sailer: Owner's Manual
Gregg Nestor
Paradise Cay Publications
Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518-0029
093983782X, $17.95 www.paracay.com
THE TRAILER SAILER OWNER'S MANUAL should be in every nautical collection: it offers a
guide to selecting, caring for and enjoying a trailer-able sailboat and answers all questions about
caring for sails, launching, boat maintenance and more. Essential tips key to sailing will appeal
especially to novices who want tips to pleasurable sailing and maintenance.
The Gardening Shelf
Garden of Invention
Jane S. Smith
Penguin Press
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9781594202094, $25.95 www.penguin.com
GARDEN OF INVENTION: LUTHER BURBANK AND THE BUSINESS OF BREEDING
PLANTS offers an excellent history of the plant breeder and farm and garden efforts in early 20th
century America. A century ago Burbank was the most famous gardener on the planet. This
survey of his contributions is not a biography nor an encyclopedia of his creations but a cultural
and social survey of Burbank's influences on gardening trends and American culture, and
deserves a spot in any general lending library.
Landscaping with Fruit
Lee Reich
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 02147
9781603420914, $19.95 www.storey.com
Fruit trees, shrubs and vines bring year-round beauty to the landscape and organic fruits to a
kitchen. Here's advice on choosing the perfect places for such plants, selecting for three-season
visual interest as well as fruit choices, and offering plans for five such planned landscape gardens. A fine survey presents some 39 fruits.
The Real Estate Shelf
Foreclosure Nation
Shari B. Olefson JD, LLM
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781591026631 $18.98 www.prometheusbooks.com
Real estate attorney and educator Shari Olefson is an expert in the current mortgage crisis and its
effects on homeowners, and here explains legal and financial terminology and how the national
mortgage system works. From choosing a mortgage professional and deciding which product fits
to getting the best fees and services, it's a fine collection of real-life stories from frustrated
lenders, distressed borrowers, and others caught in the mortgage crunch. Any general lending
library will find it a winner.
The Science Shelf
Physics of the Impossible
Michio Kaku
Anchor Books
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th fl, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
9780307278821, $15.95 www.anchorbooks.com
From teleportation and time machines to force fields - are these going to be the new technologies
of the future? Michio Kaku examines the latest perceptions of physical laws of the universe and
the changes this understanding may bring in the near and distant future. Any who wonder why
Star Trek's wonders aren't on the shelves NOW needs Physics of the Impossible: a light,
involving reading for any general lending library.
Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time
Richard Conniff
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393068931, $25.95 www.wwnorton.com
Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time: My Life Doing Dumb Stuff with Animals blends
science, humor and observation to explore the behaviors and oddities of all kinds of animals,
from lemurs that eat cyanide to your local friendly piranha whose ferocity has been mistyped.
Little-known truths about exotic species are imparted in a fine field survey following biologists'
animal studies and favorite experiences - all seasoned by the author's often-humorous, personal
observations. Any general collection catering to lay readers of science facts and animal oddities
will find this an accessible, popular lend.
Secret Life of Insects
Peter Milward
Transaction Books
300 McGaw Dr-Raritan Dr, Edison NJ 08837
1412810116, $34.95 www.transactionpub.com
THE SECRET LIFE OF INSECTS: AN ENTOMOLOGICAL ALPHABET blends biology,
philosophy and psychology in a fine presentation discussing insects and their relationship to
human life. It doesn't examine the hidden life of insects but rather than insects reveal human
experience and how their lives contrast with human habits and daily lives. A fine discussion not
just for science holdings but for collections strong in philosophy as well.
The Military Shelf
Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces
Steven R. Ward
Georgetown University Press
Washington, D.C.
9781589012585, $29.95 www.press.goergetown.edu
IMMORTAL is the only single-volume, English-language survey of Iran's military history and
comes from a CIA analyst who shows that Iran's soldiers throughout history should not be
underestimated. Background on Iran's social, cultural and military organization discusses
everything from the founding of its empire to modern times and is a key acquisition for both
military and college-level collections strong in Middle East studies.
Iwo Jima
Larry Smith
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393334913, $17.95 www.wwnorton.com
IWO JIMA: WORLD WAR II VETERANS REMEMBER THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE
PACIFIC comes from a reporter who interviews nearly two dozen veterans of one of the finest
battles of American history. The added discussion of their lives before and after the war adds
depth and dimension to battle experience in this key pick for any military collection.
The World History Shelf
Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250-1877
Stephen Turnbull
Osprey Publishing
443 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781846034138, $24.95 www.ospreypublishing.com
Castle fortifications for Japan's military began appearing after the first emperors and quickly
evolved from simple wooden barriers to complex and beautiful stone structures. This focus
explores how these castles were adapted to accommodate firearms and changing military
technology, and considers how they lent to Japanese military developments as a whole.
Unpublished photos from the author's private collection and color artwork accompany a survey
recommended for both military and Japanese history holdings.
The Biography Shelf
Yogi Berra: Eternal Yankee
Allen Barra
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Ave, New York NY 10110
9780393062335, $27.95 www.wwnorton.com
Yogi Berra is America's most popular former athlete and this biography of his life and times
presents his life and career, from his early influences and childhood to his clash with George
Steinbrenner. He joined the Yankees in 1946 and helped revive the team, moving it to
championship status as the only team to win five consecutive World Series. Any library strong in
baseball or sports history needs this.
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven
Susan Jane Gilman
Grand Central Publishing
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780446578929, $23.99 www.hachettebookgroup.com
In 1986, newly out of college, the author and her friends wanted to do something daring and
original. They decided to embark on a trip around the globe, starting in China - when it had been
open to independent travelers for ten minutes. Their venture off the beaten path in China would
test their limitations and convictions and this memoir is moving and highly charged. Perfect for
any library strong in travelogues, memoirs, or accounts of cross-cultural encounters of the
third-world kind.
It Sucked and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, A Breakdown, and a Much-Needed
Margarita
Heather B. Armstrong
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
1416936017, $24.00 www.simonsaysTheSpot.com
The author gave up many things when she decided to have a baby - including antidepressants.
The months following childbirth weren't ideal however as her husband returned to work and she
faced lonely days, sleepless nights, and troubles adjusting to motherhood. Presented with a
healthy dose of humor, It Sucked and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, A Breakdown, and a
Much-Needed Margarita is a fine pick for any general lending library.
Beaumarchais: A Biography
Maurice Lever
Farrar Straus Giroux
18 West 18th St, New York NY 10011
0374113289, $35.00 www.fsgbooks.com
Playwright, politician and spy: few men of 18th century letters made such as mark as one
Pierre-Augustin Caronm de Beaumarchais, whose impact was far more than the comedies that
made him famous. His support of the American revolutionaries, his business ventures, and his
daring work for the rights of artists of his time made him notorious in the courts of Paris and in
America alike. This survey of his life is a fine pick for any collection strong in biographies.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Unlikely Disciple
Kevin Roose
Grand Central Publishing
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780446178426, $24.99 www.hachettebookclub.com
THE UNLIKELY DISCIPLE: A SINNER'S SEMESTER AT AMERICA'S HOLIEST
UNIVERSITY is funny, poignant, pointed, and just what any spiritual library needs. Kevin
Roose left his Ivy League school to attend Liberty University, a conservative Baptist school in
Virginia. His experiences are eye-opening, fun and offer many keys to understanding religious
instruction, rules, and spirituality within their confines.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
The 8th Confession
James Patterson
Little, Brown
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780316018760, $27.99 www.hachettebookgroup.com
As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates a high-profile murder in San Francisco, she discovers
other connections involving the Women's Murder Club's finest minds - including a parallel
search by reporter Cindy Thomas. When romance begins to bud as well, the Women's Murder
Club faces threats not just to careers and lives but to long-standing friendships in this complex
story recommended for any library strong in murder mysteries in general or with prior fans of
The Women's Murder Club mysteries by Patterson.
Obsidian
c/o Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Suzanne Price's NOTORIOUSLY NEAT: A CRIME SOLVERS MYSTERY (9780451226594,
$6.99) tells of Sky and her potential new beau, the town's police chief, who find their first date
interrupted by household pets in the restaurant - and murder. A romance heats up into a puzzling
investigation in this fun thriller. Leann Sweeney's THE CAT, THE QUILT AND THE CORPSE
(9780451225740, $6.99) tells of a recent widow rebuilding her life with three fine cats as a
quilter in a small town. When she returns from a show to find someone's broken into her house
and stolen her beloved cat, nothing can stop her from getting it back in this fun puzzler. Tod
Goldberg's BURN NOTICE: THE END GAME (9780451226761, $6.99) tells of an ex-covert op
Michael, cut off from his life but using his talents in new ways. A new client, a hostage situation,
and more lends to a fast-paced tale.
The Fiction Shelf
Delia's Gift
V.C. Andrews
Pocket Books
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
141653086X, $7.99 www.simonsays.com
In the third Delia book of the series, a boating tragedy has ended her romance with a wealthy
politician's son - and Delia is carrying his child. Adan's father intends to blackmail her and a
cruel nursemaid keeps track of every move: can Delia gain freedom after her son arrives? A
warm story of courage and struggle evolves for general-interest novel fans.
The First Apostle
James Becker
Signet
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
9780451226709, $7.99 www.penguin.com
Police detective Chris Bronson is devastated when he learns his best friend's life has died in a fall
at her home - but when he journeys to Italy to offer condolences, he finds evidence of murder.
His investigation involves deciphering a stone and working with his ex-wife to uncover the truth
in this fine adventure saga.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Arrowheads: Early Man Projectile Points of North America
Ken Owens
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
9781574325942, $29.95 www.collectorbooks.com
Any serious arrowhead collector and libraries catering to archaeologists or collectors alike will
find Arrowheads: Early Man Projectile Points of North America an excellent guide. It covers
identification and values and includes galleries of points that presents descriptions, distribution
notes, age and descriptive remarks. Technical and perfect for the arrowhead specialist.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Angel Animals Book of Inspiration
Allen and Linda Anderson
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
9781577316664, $14.95 www.newworldlibrary.com
Pet owners and pet lovers as well as new age libraries will relish ANGEL ANIMALS BOOK OF
INSPIRATION, which uses animals to reveal compassion, teach hope, and measure feelings.
Stories of animals offer heartwarming examples of unconditional love and make for an inspiring
connection between pets and divine paths.
LSD: Doorway to the Numinous
Stanislav Grof, MD
Park Street Press
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772825, $18.95 www.parkstpress.com
Stanislav Grov's first 17 years of research into nonordinary states of consciousness induced by
LSD led to a revolutionary understanding of the human psyche. His research prompted new
discussions of the unconscious and revealed two new realms still unacknowledged by academic
circles: the perinatal domin which holds birth memories, and the transpersonal, which mediates
experiences with other species and mythic figures, access to past life memories, and more. His
research into these unmapped areas makes for a fine choice for any new age collection strong in
modern consciousness.
The Living Universe
Duane Elgin
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery St #650, San Francisco CA 94104-2916
9781576759691, $15.95 www.bkconnection.com
THE LIVING UNIVERSE pulls together the sciences of cosmology, biology and physics and
adds a dash of New Age thinking to demonstrate proof that the universe is permeated by a living
field that we communicate with - conscious or not. This world-view is shared by nearly every
eastern and western spiritual tradition and holds many implications for life on Earth. Both New
Age and science libraries will relish this.
Tantric Techniques
Jeffrey Hopkins
Snow Lion Publications
Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1559393203, $32.95 www.snowlionpub.com
Deity yoga is the idea of imagining oneself as an ideal being endowed with compassion and
wisdom, with the goal of imagining being a Buddha, to get closer to achieving Buddhahood.
TANTRIC TECHNIQUES offers a system of Tantric meditation and offers a synthesis of three
Tibetan authors on the topic of deity yoga. Tibetan Buddhist scholar Jeffrey Hopkins creates an
outstanding survey here recommended for any new age library strong in Buddhist thinking.
The Principal of the Path
Andy Stanley
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9780849920608, $19.99 www.thomasnelson.com
Smart people with life goals often end up far from where they wanted to be - why is it so that
clear mental pictures of paths change? Is there one simple idea to explain why so man get lose?
THE PRINCIPAL OF THE PATH is such an idea: it explains changes affecting life paths, how
to identify and affect or counteract negative influences, and how to achieved a desired
destination. Though reviewed in our more general 'New Age Shelf', in actuality this is an
inspirational pick for any general lending library.
The Social Issues Shelf
Defining Moments: Dream of America: Immigration 1870-1920
Kevin Hillstrom
Omnigraphics
Box 31-1640, Detroit, MI 48231-1640
9780780810709, $44.00 www.omnigraphics.com
Adding to the series 'Defining Moments' is a strong focus on immigration history divided into
three sections: a narrative overview of immigration around the world and America, a collection
of biographies on leading figures influencing their times, and a gathering of primary source
documents on U.S. immigration history, making this especially key for high school to
college-level history collections.
Women and Politics Around the World
Joyce Gelb and Marian Lief Palley, editors
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
9781851099887, $195.00 www.abc-clio.com
Women have made advances toward equal political representation in many counties but issues
remain around the world - and synthesizing them under one cover is the 2-volume survey
Women and Politics Around the World. From transnational and national gender-related issues to
specific conditions in different global communities, this is a powerful resource for students and
researchers interested in women's experiences in world politics and social life.
Parenting for a Peaceful World
Robin Grille
Longueville Media
68 Oxford St., Woollahra, New South Wales 2025 Australia
9781921004148, $29.95 www.longmedia.com.au
The childhood origins of human actions and choices and differences between violent and humane
action contribute to a fine book on how parenting customs have shaped societies and major world
events. New research on children's emotional development provides a foundation for learning
how to create a more peaceful world, making for a book for not just parents but adults learning to
be whole, and policy-makers seeking to understand issues affecting peace. Any parenting or
social issues library will find it relevant.
The Language Studies Shelf
Finding Our Tongues
Dean Falk
Basic/Perseus Book Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465002191, $26.95 www.basicbooks.com
Anthropologist Dean Falk overturns the usual male-centered approach to the origins of language
and communication and provides a new theory based on his observations of parents all over the
world in all cultures. His ideas on 'motherese' or 'babytalk' overturns the usual idea that spoken
language evolved from abstract, symbolic thinking patterns typically male in structure, and
makes a case for female influence in forming the foundations of human communication
patterns.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Going Green
Laura Pritchett, Editor
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806140131, $19.95 www.oupress.com
GOING GREEN: TRUE TALES FROM CLEANERS, SCAVENGERS, AND DUMPSTER
DIVERS has gathered the work of over twenty writers who tell their personal accounts of
Dumpster driving, eating road kill, salvaging bottles and recycled materials, and more. These
stories consider ways in which people can 'go green' and underlying issues of priorities and
cultural influences on the process, making for a fine probe of what really defines 'green' actions.
General lending libraries will find it intriguing.
The Vanishing Face of Gaia: A Final Warning
James Lovelock
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465015495, $25.00 www.basicbooks.com
There is nothing humans can do at this point to reverse global warming: the planet's too
overpopulated to halt its own destruction by greenhouses gases. That's the contention of scientist
James Lovelock, inventor of the Gaia Theory which claims the Earth is a living, self-regulating
super organism. In order to survive, humans must begin preparing now for life on a radically
changed planet - such survival to include nuclear energy and aggressive agricultural development
in selected, predicted-stable areas of the world. A powerful, different kind of wake-up call, this
deserves a place in every lending library concerned about mankind's future on Earth.
The Music Shelf
Ultimate Guitar Play-Along: Rush
Alfred Publishing
Box 1003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003
073905712X, $19.95 www.alfred.com
Rush fans and guitarists need ULTIMATE GUITAR PLAY-ALONG: RUSH. Accompanied by a
play-along cd, it comes packed with TAB transcriptions, music notation lyrics, and chords to six
Rush classics, offering two versions of every song on the included CDs, which can be used in a
Mac or Windows-based computer to loop sections for practice, change keys or temp, and more.
An outstanding selection of Rush classics encourages players to learn.
Book of Rhymes: Poetics of Hip Hop
Adam Bradley
Basic Civitas
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465003471, $16.95 www.basiccivitasbooks.com
Hip hop is poetry regardless of its beat and music connections: here a literary scholar and hip hop
expert makes the case for the artistic seriousness of hip hop poetry, contending that rap may be
the most revolutionary development in poetry since hip hop's birth in the South Bronx over thirty
years ago. It argues the case for rap as a distinct literary tradition and makes for a fine pick for
any collection strong in contemporary music or poetry discussions.
The Photography Shelf
Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques
Derek Lea
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240521343, $39.95 www.focalpress.com
If you're a digital artist, designer or illustrator seeking new techniques for using Photoshop,
you've come to the right place with Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art
Techniques. It's packed with insights on how to produce stunning images, holds chapter
summaries to aid in quickly locating projects that hold specific tools of interest, and is packed
with the award-winning author's own digital pictures to reinforce concepts updated throughout
for CS4. A 'must' for any serious Photoshop user or collections catering to them.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop
Jeff Schewe and Martin Evening
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240811185, $49.95 www.focalpress.com
Users of Photoshop who already have a good foundation and seek to advance skills will find
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop is packed with tips from a
professional photographer and digital imager who teams up with a Photoshop author for
maximum effect. Sharing their knowledge, the two show how to use the software on an advanced
level, using examples, diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations throughout. Two hours of video
tutorials and images from the book accompany color-coded pages of key detail.
Scanning Negatives and Slides
Sascha Steinhoff
Rocky Nook
26 W Mission St. Suite 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2432
9781933952307, $44.95 www.rockynook.com
SCANNING NEGATIVES AND SLIDES: DIGITIZING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE tells how to handle an archive of slides and negatives that cannot be directly integrated into the new digital formats or workflows. This 2nd updated edition tells how to use negatives for maximum digital effect, how to use film scanners, and how to handle software tools. Discussions of specific software options and techniques makes for a winning survey for any involved in digital photography.
The American History Shelf
Images of America
R.L. Bruckberger
Translated by C.G. Paulding and Virgilia Peterson
Transaction Publishers
35 Beurre Circle, Piscatawy, NJ 08854-8042
9781412806541, $29.95 www.transactionpub.com
IMAGES OF AMERICA: A POLITICAL, INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL PORTRAIT was
written after R.L. Bruckberger's eight years in the U.S. during which he came to observe that his
old European ideals and perceptions were different from those of American sentiments. His
social and historical observations blends sociology with history and provides a fine survey of
American contributions to the world through the eyes of a relative newcomer, and is a pick for
any high school to college-level collection strong in American history and sociology.
The Crafts Shelf
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts
Martha Stewart
Potter Craft
c/o The Crown Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, #B1, New York, NY 10019-4305
www.crownpublishing.com
9780307450579, $35.00 www.pottercraft.com
For nearly 20 years crafters have turned to Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects
from her magazine. Now the best of these, complete with step-by-step instructions and color
photos, have been gathered into a single encyclopedia and organized by topic from A to Z.
Histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the tools and materials, and easy
templates accompany a guide to a range of crafts projects. Perfect for any general lending library,
the Martha Stewart brand name of quality will sell this, if not its fine appearance.
Metal Clay Beads
Barbara Becker Simon
Lark Books
c/o Sterling Publishing Company
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781600590252, $24.95 www.larkbooks.com
Crafters seeking to work with metal clay beads will find a fine survey with over 20 projects for
using gemstones, glass and other objects in METAL CLAY BEADS. These are diverse projects
packed with step-by-step color photos and easy instructions perfect for all levels of
jewelry-maker. A top pick for any crafts library.
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